Research Interests: Pedro’s research focuses on behavioral and motivational theory and determinants of physical activity, diet, and obesity, and on health behavior change in the context of physical activity promotion and obesity interventions.

Role in Project: Pedro is the project leader in Portugal.

Dr. Marlene Silva

Research Interests: Marlene’s research interests are in motivational, self-regulatory and behavioral predictors of physical activity and weight control and applying self-determination theory to health behavior change interventions (in overweight adults). She is also interested in motivation and training of health professionals, as well as seeking to understand antecedents of need-supportive vs. controlling motivational practices.

Role in Project: Marlene is the trial coordinator in Portugal.

Hugo Pereira

Research Interests: Hugo is interested in the correlates of different types of physical activity adherence and maintenance. He is also interested in the development and testing of behaviour change interventions applying self-determination theory

Role in Project: Hugo is involved in delivering the trial in Portugal.

Project Info

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration under grant agreement no 602170. The material presented and views expressed here are the responsibility of the author(s) only. The EU Commission takes no responsibility for any use made of the information set out.